‘I love Ireland because’ - Americans explain why Ireland is magic

We agree with everyone who posted of their love for the tiny island of Ireland. Robaird made a great point with his words from "A little bit of heaven," One of us is not Irish and grew up with American Country music which is quite good. However he fell head over heels for Irish music and pointed out how the Irish sing of the beauty of their country, the beauty of their women, their love for their mothers and fathers which he finds so uplifting. Also the Irish have such beautiful homes and gardens and their food is truly gourmet. We are very lucky to be going their very soon.

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“Everything is so green and lush! Here in America something 100 years old is considered "old". In Ireland, you see things that are older than ANYTHING in America!! It is AWESOME!” Watson Brake anyone? 3500 BCE not old enough for you?

Great to see there is so much love for our wee land - The Emerald Isle!

Sure a little bit of Heaven fell from out the sky one day, and nestled in the ocean not so far away. and when the Angels found it sure it looked so peaceful there, they said suppose we leave it somebody finish this!

Ireland is and has always been a special place for millions of Irish living in the country, as well as for those many millions of Irish living around the globe. The country could use a major lift financially, and therefore, it would be grand for Ireland if more of the Irish diaspora should pay a visit. However, it would be a sad fact that if more of the diaspora should ever read examples of the venomous, vial, mean spirited comments that some people write here, there would be precious few who would ever attempt a visit. Certainly, there are those in all countries, who feel that they are more “Irish, Polish, American, Russian, French” than everyone else! But, for those sad psychotic few, let us hope that their medication will soon take effect. My friends, life is too short, and all of us no matter where we hail from, or where we call home, we all should try to overcome the old prejudices that have divided us in the past. For all of the Irish, the world over, it is time that we worked together to bring about a stronger Ireland. Slan

I came back from Holiday in Ireland mid-May, this year, and I NEED to go back again before I cannot. I feel returning to Ireland fulfills needs of my great-Grandfather. I was in his "stompin grounds" in May, and have to go back, because I'm drawn there. I'll need one of my friends to help me with bags, etc. (Trouble walking and carrying things in general.) By God's help, I'll return!!!!

I do not speak like a character from Darby O'Gill, nor anyone I know, as a matter of fact the only time I heard anyone speak like that was in Darby O'Gill. Go see the real Ireland.

I love Ireland because everyone there speaks just like the characters in "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" - even the Eastern Europeans....especially the Eastern Europeans. Begorrah, y'all! And because they're mostly Socialist/Progressives....that, too! (I like them - they make me laugh!)

You can also get fast food, and look around you can see lovely big fat asses and mcdonalds and multi nationals and poverty , and racism and big government ...lots of useless government,Just like America, and Ireland... the beautiful because part of it is still not Ireland is still magical.God save us

I am 53 yrs old. i can not remember a time in my life where i did not want to go to Ireland. My family came from Ireland. I hope one day to be able to afford to go there. The music and country call to me , like a beacon .. Come home ..come home..

My family came from Kerry and Cork. I have to say that Northern Ireland, especially Belfast, was breathtaking. As with the South, the people from Belfast were extraordinary. Brian

I will never be able to describe what it is about the place of my birth,but,it's a tangible belonging.It's where we started out,hanging together as a family.We lost our Dad early,so it was our mother and family of 8,including twins about a year old. It was only later that we realized that there was a strong bond to t his day. I love visiting there I love looking out the window in the morning and thinking this is my home..where I will be laid to rest.It never changes for me....I just love the place.

I agree, Ireland is a wonderful country. Some years back when I lived in England, my American wife to be, came over to visit from the USA and asked if we could go to visit Ireland. We jumped on a plane, flew there and spent four glorious days just taking in the sights and having a ball. Now I live in California and she keeps nagging me to take her back. Well, surprise, next year we are going back but this time for at least a month, if not longer.

American tourists from what I've seen in Cork are very nice people. Most welcome.